“We know results have to improve sooner rather than later. But if you start to have negative thoughts you’re already down.

“Hopefully we can put a run of results together after the break and put pressure on the teams above us.”

McBride says boss Barry Smith has the backing of all the players. Some fans are unhappy but the former Hibs and Falkirk midfielder said: “They are entitled to say what they want but we are delighted with the gaffer and want to repay him by moving us up the table.

“Just last year the club were in administration then we were thrown in at the deep end when Rangers dropped out of the SPL.